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National College and all of its campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), a national accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Our class sizes are smaller, with an average of 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio...

Difference Maker - Mary Hake - Business and Computer Class Instructor

WHEN:
American National University faculty member since 2012; previously worked in student services

WHERE:
• Holds an associate degree in management information systems and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Thiel College; and an MBA from Youngstown State University
• Previously worked as a PC specialist and a lab operations and student employment supervisor at a local college

WHY:Since most of the classes I teach are on the computer, there are a lot of hands-on activities. When the students ask a question, I don’t give them the answer, but make them think about where it is that they should look for it. At first they get frustrated when I ask a question instead of give the answer, but after they figure it out on their own, they are more likely to remember the answer the next time. After they realize what it is that I am doing, they understand my reasoning and appreciate it.
One of my greatest rewards as an instructor is as each term ends, seeing the students turn in their final with a smile and a thank you, knowing that they learned something. They are usually scared coming into the class and are appreciative of the help at the end.
The best thing about being part of the American National University faculty is being able to teach those that want to learn. Most are here to better themselves and want to know all that they can. To be able to help them get that information is great.

National College is a private college founded in 1886 and encompasses 6 campus in the state of Tennessee. National College offers short term and associate degree programs one would expect to find at a medical/technical college or business school; continuing education and IT certification; as well as bachelor's degrees at the Bristol campus. Fields of study include Accounting, Administrative Office, Business Administration, Computers, Information Technology, Medical and Healthcare.